Charter Healthcare · 5 months ago
Compliance Contract Manager
Charter Healthcare is seeking a Compliance Contract Manager to oversee the development, negotiation, and maintenance of various contracts. The role involves collaborating with the sales team and internal departments to ensure compliance and support sales growth through new and existing contracts.
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Responsibilities
Develop, negotiate, and maintain contracts with all contracting entities, e.g., insurance companies, MSOs, IPAs, TPAs, vendors and government programs. This includes researching territories to identify gaps with our payer base and supporting the expansion into new markets
Lead and manage the contracting team
Actively participate in establishing strategic business goals with the Leadership team
Assure contractual arrangements meet financial targets and legal/regulatory compliance requirements. There will be an emphasis on analyzing cost and utilization data
Facilitate the approval process of all contract documents from pre-contract through post-signature phases
Responsible for the accuracy of supporting documentation for contracts and completing documents accurately
Develop and maintain processes that provide timely notification of critical contract events (e.g., renewals, termination and due dates contained within the agreements)
Maintain existing relationships with contracted providers. Ensure contractual language is kept current; evaluate fee schedule on a yearly basis to identify possible opportunities for additional covered services, medical policy changes and reimbursement
Coordinate and communicate contractual terms to the billing department; ensure staff is informed of changes in medical policy and binning policies
Conduct on-going assessments of assigned networks and make recommendations for strategic initiatives, goals, and objectives
Develop and maintain periodic reports on the status of all contracts
Assure accurate data entry of contract specifications and terms into database and completeness of all contracting processes
Maintain excellent written and verbal communication with all internal and external customers
Assist with all contracting administration and projects, as needed
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a healthcare organization managing contracts, to include demonstrated leadership
Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations is a must
Knowledge and understanding of healthcare industry, payor relationships, legal and regulatory requirements
Exceptional and proven interpersonal skills
Excellent contract negotiation skills
Results driven and able to self-direct
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Well-developed communication skills
Demonstrated strength in computer software, e.g., Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc
Valid driver's license and auto insurance
Preferred
Master's or Juris Doctorate degree is preferred
Payor contracting relationships is preferred
Company
Charter Healthcare
At Charter Healthcare Group, we believe in making a positive change in the lives of our patients and their families.